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North Petherton

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About

North Petherton ward encompasses the town of North Petherton and several surrounding villages, situated on the eastern edge of the Somerset Levels. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and agricultural land, with the River Parrett flowing through its western boundary. Local governance is centred on the town council, with services supporting a primarily residential community.

The ward includes the hamlet of Huntworth, known for its historic bridge and mill. A notable local feature is the annual North Petherton Carnival, part of the wider Somerset circuit, which involves elaborate illuminated processions. The area's landscape is largely flat, typical of the Levels, with views towards the Quantock Hills to the northwest.

Area overview

On average North Petherton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Petherton is £57,277 per year. There are 4 schools in North Petherton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Petherton is home to around 10,456 people, with a population density of about 153.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Petherton Population
10,456
Population density
153.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.38(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.35(+8%)
Public order
10.04(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.94(+22%)
Other theft
5.64(0%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,353
89.4%
Other White
707
6.76%
Other
64
0.61%
Irish
40
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.32%
Total population: 10,462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,501
30.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,621
19.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,341
16.18%
No qualifications
1,183
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
878
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 8,287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,622
38.73%
Owns outright
1,316
31.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
640
15.28%
Other social rented
291
6.95%
Social rents from council
171
4.08%
Total households: 4,188

Property prices in North Petherton

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £291,250 in North Petherton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,750 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Petherton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Petherton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached63£370,000
Flats5£90,000
Semi-Detached46£262,000
Terraced30£237,500

10 years median price trend in North Petherton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Petherton.

All postcodes in North Petherton

TA66WS

Vienna Way

TA66XJ

Citrine Close

TA66YQ

Pintail Avenue

TA70DN

Chadmead

TA28RN

North Petherton

TA66NH

High Street

TA66QZ

Baymead Close

TA70DX

Beam Wireless Station

TA52GJ

Rosa Way

TA52SF

Begonia Drive

TA66FX

Faroe Walk

TA66QW

Baymead Meadow

TA66RZ

Fore Street

TA66ZE

Eider Close

TA35AS

Main Road

TA52GX

Bilberry Lane

TA52HR

Southlea Gardens

TA66NW

Taunton Road

TA70AR

Farm Cottages

TA66LU

School Fields

TA66PF

Farringdon

TA66UZ

King Alfred Close

TA70AU

Church Road

TA70BZ

North Petherton

TA35AJ

Outwood

TA35AP

Hitchings Lane

TA66FQ

Shire Street

TA66GL

Saxony Place

TA66HR

Lydian Walk

TA66PN

Parkers Field

TA66RX

Chaucer Close

TA66XL

Indigo Walk

TA66XX

King Alfred Close

TA52DA

Tansey Court

TA66FG

Teeswater Walk

TA66FU

Clare Court

TA66GH

North Petherton

TA66GR

Limousin Way

TA66TD

High Street

TA70AJ

Canal Cottages

TA66DA

Sterling Way

TA66PQ

Haddons Lane

TA66PY

Fore Street

TA66TS

Huntworth Business Park

TA52EL

Rose Hill

TA66PL

Shearston

TA66QX

Meade Close

TA66TQ

Old Road

TA66XR

Tokaro Close

TA35AN

Main Road

TA52AB

Ball's Lane

TA52GB

Celandine Way

TA52GG

Lilliana Way

TA52SH

Marigold Road

TA66GQ

Scania Close

TA66GY

Bridgwater Road

TA66NT

Hyde Park

TA66RY

Fore Street

TA70BX

Tuckerton

TA52RT

Nolana Court

TA66QD

Baymead Lane

TA70BT

Coxhill

TA51AY

Buncombe Hill

TA52FD

Celandine Way

TA66PA

Cliff Road

TA66QE

Baymead Lane

TA66TN

Quantock Parade

TA70AX

Huntworth Lane

TA70SD

Cuts Road

TA51AX

Buncombe Hill

TA66DD

Crossways Road

TA66QJ

School Fields

TA66RA

St Marys Crescent

TA66XN

Olive Way

TA66XU

Carolina Close

TA70BP

Maunsel Road

TA70BS

Maunsel Road

TA70DH

Banklands

TA70DL

Banklands

TA52SP

Jacaranda Close

TA66RS

Portman Terrace

TA66XG

Ivory Road

TA70BD

Petherton Road

TA52DZ

Watery Lane

TA70DD

Adder Lane

TA52FG

North Petherton

TA66RW

Beggs Close

TA66YN

Losino Close

TA35FH

North Petherton

TA66GX

Harlequin Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.